The major theme is the value of the “better story.” As Pi puts it, “The world isn’t just the way it is. It is how we understand it, no?” How we interpret reality can be, as it is for Pi, our faith. We need to believe in something beyond the seen. It helps us deal with fear. It helps us find a “better story.” Everything about life is a story and we can choose our own story. Martel’s point is that the story that is more imaginative is the better story. The reader can choose whether Pi’s life is real-life fiction or imaginative fiction. 1) Take 15 minutes to Freewrite on the following: Share a part of your life story that explains how you developed your faith. How has your faith helped you deal with “fear” and how has your faith helped you gain an understanding of “freedom.” 2) Take 5 minutes to respond to one of your peer’s response. 3) 5 minutes for open discussion


Faith seems to be the theme of my year. During 3 hours alone with God, it seems that the whole essence our conversation revolved around faith. Having faith in Him to take care of my needs, and step out into uncharted waters with unrelenting obedience. 
There are not many things I'm afraid of, but the things I am afraid of have many aspects in common. The fear of heights, is one of my greatest fears (and maybe it's because I'm so short), so naturally I'm afraid of roller coasters, tall ladders, rock climbing, and generally the fear of falling. Although on a side note I love flying in airplanes or helicopters.
Crashing a car or any type of motor vehicle also scares me (as I think it should scare everyone), for me this fear is rooted in an accident I had when I was fifteen. It was my fault.
Last but not least, I share a common fear of rejection. I want to be in good standing with everyone. And when I share a talent or gifting, I want others to enjoy it as well. 


The life God has planned for me has made me "face my fears." I have been to disneyland, and after a day of riding rides, that at first scared the living daylights out of me, I loved it. I loved the adrenaline rush! Likewise, I learned to drive, and had to overcome my fear of crashing. And as far as the fear of rejection goes, the Lord has told me to look outside of myself. When I'm not so focused on me I'm not really afraid, or thinking that I'm afraid.


My faith in God has "helped" me simply by knowing that I'm not in control. It really is that simple. With fear you cannot have freedom. 
When I first met Christ, I was ashamed of all the bad things I had done, and afraid that He couldn't save me. But when He told me that He died for me, I found the greatest freedom there ever was. And now I can live fearlessly.